DSA East Cowley Run Road - F. D. #13

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically Elk State Forest District 13, is seeking a contractor to deliver, paver-place, and compact approximately 2,545 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) for the East Cowley Run Road project located in Potter County. The procurement requires a contractor capable of creating a project-specific pile of compliant DSA that meets specific material specifications, including precise particle size distribution, pH range, LA Abrasion, Plasticity Index, and optimum moisture content. Contractors must submit a comprehensive bid package that includes a signed DSA specifications acknowledgement, a Reciprocal Limitations Act form, and a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form. The project has a strict completion deadline of August 31, 2022, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key deliverables include the successful placement and compaction of DSA according to DCNR's exact specifications, with the understanding that contract quantities may fluctuate based on departmental needs.

The contract opportunity appears to have no specific small business or disadvantaged enterprise set-aside, though bidders must comply with Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences for in-state businesses and products. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with various Pennsylvania labor and workplace safety laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act and Prevailing Wage Act. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 2,545 tons of DSA material, suggesting a modest but significant infrastructure investment. Bidders must provide documentation proving their capability to meet the technical specifications, including either a DSA Contractor Acknowledgement or a DSA Quarry Letter of Intent. Failure to provide complete documentation could result in disqualification, and contractors found to provide false information may be barred from future Commonwealth contract opportunities for up to three years.